Michelle Obama: Every year the First Lady spreads holiday cheer by visiting patients at Children's National Medical Center. She reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to children and answers the most popular question: "What are you getting the President for Christmas?" (Hint: It’s very #LetsMove friendly!) —Amanda Lucidon, @WhiteHouse photographer. That’s a wrap on our third edition of the #12DaysOfTakeovers! We will be back tomorrow with another behind-the-scenes look at #WHHolidays.

Every year the First Lady spreads holiday cheer by visiting patients at Children's National Medical Center. She reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to children and answers the most popular question: "What are you getting the President for Christmas?" (Hint: It’s very #LetsMove friendly!) —Amanda Lucidon, @WhiteHouse photographer. That’s a wrap on our third edition of the #12DaysOfTakeovers! We will be back tomorrow with another behind-the-scenes look at #WHHolidays.
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Michelle Obama: The month of December is filled with events and holiday celebrations. I am always looking for a new way to photograph familiar events. I took this photo from the Presidential box at the Kennedy Center. The First Lady waves to hundreds of people on the other side of the door but there are only a hand full of staff members that see it from this side. – Amanda Lucidon, @WhiteHouse photographer. #12DaysOfTakeovers Today, we are going behind-the-lens with @WhiteHouse photographer Amanda Lucidon. Stay tuned for more #WHHolidays photos!

The month of December is filled with events and holiday celebrations. I am always looking for a new way to photograph familiar events. I took this photo from the Presidential box at the Kennedy Center. The First Lady waves to hundreds of people on the other side of the door but there are only a hand full of staff members that see it from this side. – Amanda Lucidon, @WhiteHouse photographer. #12DaysOfTakeovers Today, we are going behind-the-lens with @WhiteHouse photographer Amanda Lucidon. Stay tuned for more #WHHolidays photos!
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Sarah Jessica Parker: No @billyeichner thank YOU. "And. Away. We. Go!" X, sj

No @billyeichner thank YOU. "And. Away. We. Go!" X, sj
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Michelle Obama: During the holiday season, the First Family takes the time to participate in service projects and highlights the work of charitable organizations. In this photo, the First Lady visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling to drop off gifts with Toys for Tots. –Amanda Lucidon, @WhiteHouse photographer. #12DaysOfTakeovers

During the holiday season, the First Family takes the time to participate in service projects and highlights the work of charitable organizations. In this photo, the First Lady visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling to drop off gifts with Toys for Tots. –Amanda Lucidon, @WhiteHouse photographer. #12DaysOfTakeovers
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Michelle Obama: Volunteers spend several busy days transforming the @WhiteHouse for the holidays. As official photographers, we have the privilege of seeing it all come together. It’s fun to wander around the White House with your camera because you never know what you'll see...perhaps a Christmas tree made of candy on an elevator. —Amanda Lucidon, @WhiteHouse photographer. #12DaysOfTakeovers

Volunteers spend several busy days transforming the @WhiteHouse for the holidays. As official photographers, we have the privilege of seeing it all come together. It’s fun to wander around the White House with your camera because you never know what you'll see...perhaps a Christmas tree made of candy on an elevator. —Amanda Lucidon, @WhiteHouse photographer. #12DaysOfTakeovers
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Michelle Obama: The Christmas tree arrives the day after Thanksgiving, marking the start of holiday decorating. I was at work early photographing the preparations, when the First Lady unexpectedly came outside to see the horses with Bo and Sunny. I really enjoy capturing unpredictable moments like this. —Amanda. All day long @WhiteHouse photographer Amanda Lucidon is sharing her favorite #WHHolidays photographs as part of our third edition of the #12DaysOfTakeovers series.

The Christmas tree arrives the day after Thanksgiving, marking the start of holiday decorating. I was at work early photographing the preparations, when the First Lady unexpectedly came outside to see the horses with Bo and Sunny. I really enjoy capturing unpredictable moments like this. —Amanda. All day long @WhiteHouse photographer Amanda Lucidon is sharing her favorite #WHHolidays photographs as part of our third edition of the #12DaysOfTakeovers series.
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Molly Sims: We have created an EPIC #giveaway with some of the best luxe essentials for mamas and babies just in time for the holidays! The ‘Luxe Mama Baby Essentials Holiday Giveaway' is too big to list everything in one post, so visit each participant (tap the photo for links to each) to see what they will be giving away! To enter: 1. Follow all giveaway participants tagged & listed below (you must be following all to win) 2. Tag a #mom to be or a new mom (a real friend, please no spam) on at least one of the photos to complete the entry. You can tag as many people as you would like. A winner will be chosen and tagged at the bottom of this post on Wednesday 12.16 I will be giving away my - ( add what you are giving here ) #LuxeMamaBabyEssentialsGiveaway #holidaygiveaway #motherhood @oliandcarol @themotherlove @shopneonrae @bacabuche @covetedthings @stickybesocks @rockingreensoap @mollybsims @jackandjillkids @munchkininc @thebabyboxcompany @babyganics @mothersintolivingfit @nordicnaturals @bambonature @nomonausea @loyal_hana @lovechildorganics @michelleebbin @lbreggy @tylynndumonde @r_o_u_x_

We have created an EPIC #giveaway with some of the best luxe essentials for mamas and babies just in time for the holidays! The ‘Luxe Mama Baby Essentials Holiday Giveaway' is too big to list everything in one post, so visit each participant (tap the photo for links to each) to see what they will be giving away! To enter: 1. Follow all giveaway participants tagged & listed below (you must be following all to win) 2. Tag a #mom to be or a new mom (a real friend, please no spam) on at least one of the photos to complete the entry. You can tag as many people as you would like. A winner will be chosen and tagged at the bottom of this post on Wednesday 12.16 I will be giving away my - ( add what you are giving here ) #LuxeMamaBabyEssentialsGiveaway #holidaygiveaway #motherhood @oliandcarol @themotherlove @shopneonrae @bacabuche @covetedthings @stickybesocks @rockingreensoap @mollybsims @jackandjillkids @munchkininc @thebabyboxcompany @babyganics @mothersintolivingfit @nordicnaturals @bambonature @nomonausea @loyal_hana @lovechildorganics @michelleebbin @lbreggy @tylynndumonde @r_o_u_x_
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Michelle Obama: Hi all! I'm Amanda Lucidon, Official @WhiteHouse Photographer. I've been photographing the lives of the President and First Lady since 2013. In this picture, my colleague Chuck Kennedy captured the first time I met First Lady Michelle Obama. I am very fortunate to be part of an amazing team that has the opportunity to document history every day. All day long I will take you behind-the-lens to share some of my favorite #WHHolidays shots from this season. Stay tuned! —Amanda Lucidon #12DaysOfTakeovers

Hi all! I'm Amanda Lucidon, Official @WhiteHouse Photographer. I've been photographing the lives of the President and First Lady since 2013. In this picture, my colleague Chuck Kennedy captured the first time I met First Lady Michelle Obama. I am very fortunate to be part of an amazing team that has the opportunity to document history every day. All day long I will take you behind-the-lens to share some of my favorite #WHHolidays shots from this season. Stay tuned! —Amanda Lucidon #12DaysOfTakeovers
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Sarah Jessica Parker: See that look in my eyes? It's what I know we all feel about @billyeichner... So there I was, standing side by side with him, getting yelled at by him (oh the joy) running the streets of NYC with him, a dream come true. And all captured on film. Or a teeny digital card. Point is, apparently it's hitting the "airwaves" and you can watch me be his obedient guest and devoted fan. Thursday, December 17th at 10:30p on @TruTV. If you want. X, SJ

See that look in my eyes? It's what I know we all feel about @billyeichner... So there I was, standing side by side with him, getting yelled at by him (oh the joy) running the streets of NYC with him, a dream come true. And all captured on film. Or a teeny digital card. Point is, apparently it's hitting the "airwaves" and you can watch me be his obedient guest and devoted fan. Thursday, December 17th at 10:30p on @TruTV. If you want. X, SJ
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Busy Philipps: Birdie was watching a gingerbread house decorating video on You Tube last night and this morning she found that the elves had brought her and her sister a gingerbread house to decorate! So very nice & thoughtful of those elves, I think...

Birdie was watching a gingerbread house decorating video on You Tube last night and this morning she found that the elves had brought her and her sister a gingerbread house to decorate! So very nice & thoughtful of those elves, I think...
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Molly Sims: #Christmas is almost here! 🎄🎅🏼 To prepare for #Santa this year, we made our own personalized #stockings. Come see this AH-dorable holiday #DIY today on MollySims .com! {link in profile}

#Christmas is almost here! 🎄🎅🏼 To prepare for #Santa this year, we made our own personalized #stockings. Come see this AH-dorable holiday #DIY today on MollySims .com! {link in profile}
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Clarence House: It's a Clarence House #Christmas tradition for one of the Welsh Guards to help The Duchess of Cornwall and her guests from @helenanddouglashouse decorate our Christmas tree. Alice, one of The Duchess's guests, enjoyed trying on the traditional Welsh Guard hat! 💂🏻

It's a Clarence House #Christmas tradition for one of the Welsh Guards to help The Duchess of Cornwall and her guests from @helenanddouglashouse decorate our Christmas tree. Alice, one of The Duchess's guests, enjoyed trying on the traditional Welsh Guard hat! 💂🏻
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